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Unexpected love story: Malaysian woman marries boyfriend’s brother after tragic accident took fiancé’s life
A Malaysian woman’s life took a dramatic turn when her fiancé drowned a month before their wedding, leading his older brother to step in as the groom. This unusual tale unfolded into an unexpected love story. According to the Malaysian media outlet Sinchew, a woman was preparing for her wedding day with her fiancé, but a month before the ceremony,…
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 68. The news was reported by China’s CCTV today. Li Keqiang, a well-respected figure in Chinese politics, served as the First Vice Premier of the PRC from March 2008 to the same month of 2013 before moving on to become the seventh Premier of China.…
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Chinese woman cycles 4,000 kilometres to Thailand from China to train Muay Thai
A Chinese woman went viral on the Chinese social media platform Weibo when she embarked on a journey of cycling 4,000 kilometres from China to Thailand to train with famous Muay Thai boxer Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek. Muay Thai has captured the imagination of others outside of Thailand recently, as highlighted in the case of a teenager in the United States.…
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Thai woman arrested in Taiwan for prostitution in Taiwan
Taiwanese authorities arrested a Thai woman for illegally engaging in prostitution while on a tourist visa in Taiwan. The woman openly confessed to her wrongdoing and attributed her actions to financial difficulties. Police in the Banqiao district of Taiwan’s New Taipei City told local news agency ETtoday that officers stumbled upon an advertisement for a spa service on Facebook application.…
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Cake message blunder turns wedding celebration into birthday wishes
A wedding cake intended to celebrate a couple’s nuptials in Vietnam turned out to be a birthday cake, garnering sympathy for the bride and groom from netizens. The viral image, shared on the Vietnamese online world, shows a beautifully laid out cake, but a closer look reveals a glaring mistake. The red ribbon adorning the cake, which should have read…
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Maine shooting sparks hunt for 40 year old gunman
A man armed with a rifle stormed a bar and restaurant, resulting in at least 16 deaths and at least 50 injuries in Lewiston, Maine, US. The shooting incident occurred yesterday at 6.56pm local time (5.56am Thailand time) at a restaurant and a bowling alley, according to local police. The suspect has been named as 40 year old Robert Card…
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Thai woman arrested for money laundering suspicion at airport in Germany
The Central Customs Authority in Germany reported the arrest of a Thai woman at Frankfurt Airport on suspicion of money laundering. The woman is still being questioned by German authorities. According to a report on the official German Customs Authority website, officers at the Frankfurt Airport security checkpoint detained the Thai woman, aged about 50, on suspicion of money laundering…
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Chinese young woman designs luxurious penthouse in Fujian
A Chinese young woman bought and decorated a top-floor apartment transforming it into a luxurious penthouse with a stunning sea view despite concerns from her family. The 97 square metre apartment, located in a small seaside town in Fujian province, China, became a haven for the woman, 26 year old Tia Chao, offering serenity and solitude that contrasted with the…
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Popular food blogger’s 11 million baht Ho Chi Minh penthouse plagued with water leaks and cracks
After investing over 11 million baht (US$304,321) in a high-end penthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, 30 year old food blogger and YouTuber Đặng Anh Vũ from Hanoi faced unexpected issues with his new abode. Despite meticulous planning and attention to every detail, Vũ experienced severe problems with water leakage and cracked walls after only two years of residence. Vũ…
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Collector shocked to discover his favourite teapot is an antique spittoon worth over 2.5 million baht
The popular Chinese television show Antique Appraisal, produced by China Central Television (CCTV), is helping to increase awareness about intriguing antiques. Recently, the show saw a surprising event when a collector, Liu, appeared with what he believed was a valuable antique teapot. Liu, like many of his contemporaries, enjoyed drinking tea and playing chess in his leisure time, leading to a…
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Public indecency stunt: Korean influencer Aiin faces jail time in Hongdae district
Model Aiin, a prominent social media influencer, is under investigation for her audacious act of wearing a box instead of clothes while moving around the bustling Hongdae district of Korea. She invited passers-by to reach into the box and touch her breasts, claiming to challenge gender equality standards. The public indecency act, which occurred last week, has sparked a sensational…
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Home thief: Shanghai woman loses 5 million baht trying to catch criminal alone
A 35 year old wealthy woman from Shanghai found herself a victim of a series of thefts taking place in her home. Despite her losses, which exceeded 1 million yuan (over 5 million baht), she attempted to catch the home thief herself rather than report the theft to the police. Her plan, however, took an unexpected turn. The victim, Jinti, first…
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Drunken man’s dangerous stunt with python nearly turns fatal in Kerala
A near-death experience unfolded in Kerala, India, as a drunken man sought to showcase his bravado by enacting a stunt with a giant python. The man, known as Chandran, was heading home in a state of inebriation when he picked up the python from the roadside and began to perform stunts with it, turning the heads of passers-by. This audacious…
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Honduran teenager shocks mourners with video call during his own funeral
The horrifying murder case of a Honduran teenager rocked a local community last week. Identified as Osman Adonay Erbina, his heavily disfigured body was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck on Sunday, October 15. However, the mourners at his funeral were stunned when a friend suddenly received a video call from the supposedly dead 17 year…
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Chinese widow haunted by strange noises at night: Altercation with neighbour
A Chinese widow reported hearing strange noises after moving to a new apartment following the loss of her husband. Every night between 1am to 2am, she heard sounds such as door knocking and that of a baby carriage. These sounds caused the woman to shiver in fear and unable to sleep. Li’s husband fell ill and passed away following the…
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11 year old British girl’s mysterious illness raises money for hospital
A British girl narrowly escaped death caused by a mysterious illness that caused her entire body to swell within seconds. Thanks to a quick-thinking nurse, who had advised her to rush to the hospital after a glance at her condition, the girl from Merseyside, UK. The girl, Honey Barton, is now 13 years old but her illness still puzzles doctors…
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Money in the air after gold necklace sold by heartbroken Chinese man
A Chinese man surprised shoppers in Huizhou, Guangdong province, China, when he tossed cash in the air upon leaving a jewellery store after the sale of a gold necklace he had bought for his girlfriend. He then nonchalantly walked away without a second glance, leaving passersby astounded. The owner of the gold jewellery store, Wu, reported that the customer had…
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American teen’s Instagram challenge triggers record-breaking response and Thai adventure
The Instagram challenge launched by a 13 year old American boy has taken social media by storm and set a new record for ‘most likes’ on a comment on the platform. The challenge promised the boy would follow the advice from the most popular suggestion on his video post, detailing the information, Korn Chatikavanij, a former finance minister reported. The…
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Brewing trouble: Chinese beer worker caught ‘taking the piss’ into tank (video)
The saying “It tastes like piss” has been a light-hearted retort echoed countless times across the globe on a lads’ night out in response to the question, “How’s your beer?” Yet, in the peculiar case of one Chinese brew, this expression took on a whole new meaning when a Tsingtao factory worker was, quite literally, caught “brewing” mischief by urinating…
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Chinese antiques show reveals husband’s 300,000 baht Tang Dynasty painting
China’s vibrant 5,000 year old culture is teeming with historical artefacts, ranging from blue porcelain and famous paintings to the invention of scripts. However, as time has passed, many of these items have been lost, making preservation increasingly difficult. The rarity of these artefacts has given rise to a bustling trade in Chinese antiques, with some willing to pay astronomical…
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New escalator on Tianyu Mountain sparks online debate
A 350 metre escalator, constructed to ease the climb to the peak of Tianyu Mountain in Zhunan, Zhejiang province, East China, has sparked online controversy. Some internet users have lauded the convenience it provides for the elderly and children, whilst others argue it dilutes the joy of hill climbing and deteriorates the natural beauty of the area. The 350-metre escalator,…
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Stage harassment of female Beijing Opera performer sparks outburst from husband
A shocking scene unfolded at the Beijing Opera stage in Ningxiang, Hunan Province, as a group of male spectators harassed a female performer, prompting her husband to intervene. The stage harassment, which occurred on October 17, began shortly after the performance when the spectators presented awards and shared their reviews. The situation escalated when two to three men brazenly approached…
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Chinese village’s extravagant wedding welcome party baffles groom
The groom and his family were left temporarily bewildered when they arrived at the bride’s village gate to be met by an unusually extravagant wedding welcoming party. The sight was so stunning that the groom hesitated to step out of the car, momentarily suspecting they were at the wrong destination. The extravagant wedding event unfolded in a village in Weifang,…
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Cultural symbolism turned treasure: Antique clock appraised at 199 million baht on TV show
A Chinese son-in-law narrowly avoided a cultural faux pas when his birthday gift to his father-in-law, an antique clock, caused unexpected upset due to its cultural symbolism of death in Chinese culture. The tension was soon diffused when the antique timepiece was appraised on a television show and found to be worth over 199 million baht. When giving a gift,…
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DNA tests reveal Chinese woman’s daughter’s boyfriend as her long-lost son
A startling revelation unfolded in the life of 45 year old Chen, a resident of Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China when her daughter’s boyfriend bore an uncanny resemblance to her late husband. The situation took a twist as DNA tests confirmed the boyfriend as her long-lost son. Chen met her husband when they were children, and they grew up together before…
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Monkey travels 40 kilometres to attend funeral of man who fed it in Uttar Pradesh
A heartbreaking video has emerged of a monkey shedding tears and tightly clutching a deceased man’s body. The backstory is even more poignant, as it travelled over 40 kilometres to bid a final farewell to its benefactor. The video was captured at a funeral in the city of Amroha, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It features a monkey…
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Unexpected Eiffel Tower proposal unfolds amid intruder incident
A sudden twist of events led to an unexpected marriage proposal atop the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris when the authorities abruptly closed the lift to apprehend an intruder. While stuck on top, a couple from Washington, DC, seized the moment to get engaged, with an Associated Press journalist unintentionally acting as a witness. Located in Paris, France, the Eiffel…
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Chinese woman divorces despite DNA test proving son’s legitimacy after family suspicions
A Chinese woman, known as Ho, found herself in a tense family situation after her four year old son, Tiewpao, made an innocent comment over lunch. Tiewpao innocently mentioned that his mother often brought home a male visitor during the day. This sparked suspicion and hostility within the family, leading to Ho’s husband taking Tiewpao for a DNA test. The…
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Hong Kong man praised for compassionate act during public altercation with naked woman
Panic swept through the streets as a woman was spotted running naked, eventually engaging in an altercation with a man. Amid the chaos, one man took compassionate action, earning praise from onlookers. Recently, a video clip circulated in Hong Kong’s WhatsApp groups showed a naked woman running wildly on the street before engaging in an altercation with a man. The…
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Thai man survives throat slitting in Hamas attack in Israel
A Thai man revealed how he survived having his throat slit by a member of the Hamas group in Israel. He arrived home in Thailand yesterday, October 19, and was immediately reunited with his family for the first time in four years after moving to Israel to work. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) evacuated 136 Thais from Israel, arriving at…
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